Assistant Editor, Foreign Affairs

Location
US-NY-New York

Department

Foreign Affairs

Overview

Founded in 1922, Foreign Affairs is the preeminent publication on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy. It is published by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), which is a leading independent, nonprofit membership organization and nonpartisan center dedicated to producing and disseminating foreign policy ideas.

The Assistant Editor has substantial responsibilities and is involved in all aspects of Foreign Affairs’ editorial process. Previous assistant editors have gone on to careers in a variety of fields, including journalism, academia, and government. The position lasts for one year, starting as early as June.

The deadline to apply is February 6, 2018 at midnight.

The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):

Editing articles in close collaboration with authors and other editors

Reviewing submissions

Generating article ideas

Assisting with various tasks throughout the editorial process

Assisting with fact checking

Qualifications

BA in International Relations, Political Science, Economics, History, English, Journalism, or a related field, with high academic achievement

Strong writing and editing skills in English

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

The ability to work efficiently and independently

A familiarity with Foreign Affairs’ content

Demonstrated interest in international relations and global news

In addition to a resume and cover letter, you will need to submit three writing samples (compiled in a single PDF and no longer than 20 pages total) and three letters of recommendation. Once you begin your application, you will receive an email with instructions explaining how to submit these additional materials.

About CFR

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office in Washington, DC, and programs nationwide. It is dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. CFR's 5,000+ members are leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent magazine on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org.

The Council on Foreign Relations offers a benefits package that is among the best offered by nonprofit institutions today, including an award-winning health and wellness program, an on-site fitness center, and generous leave policies and health insurance programs.

The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.